Never a Dull Moment in Brissy

A few weeks ago in the evening I am sitting at home channel surfing, ( as you do cause free to air TV really sucks over here).... & then I notice two people I recognise on Farmer Wants A Wife (episode 7 for your info)

Yip, there we were EJ & I walking down the Queen Street Mall with the contestants just behind us......Would recognise those Rose Tinted Glasses anywhere......!!!

PS: Was disappointed with the dress I was wearing & as a result it is in the throw-out pile.

Sky Walk on Tambourine……

Skywalk on Tambourine is an elevated walkway through the beautiful middle & upper canopies of the rainforest. The walkway is made of a high-tech steel structure which Marty appeared to be more interested in to begin with, questioning its construction of course, & pointing out how few bolts they have used just to make us all feel safe!!!
The walkway takes you down to the lower canopy & invites you to venture off the path to a stream & rockpools. They have provided plaques along the way with local history & wildlife information. Then you arrived at the Cantilever, a 40 metre long span soaring 30 metres above the valley,
“Oh look says Marty there are only 2 bolts holding it at this end”!!!
Pfffft whatever……..The views are spectacular……..

This is the 2nd time Marty & I have visited Tambourine, they have some groovy, arty shops that are fun to visit not only due the fabulous things they sell but also to the ‘characters’ that run them , including a fairy shop where the staff dress up as fairies, face paint & all!!!

http://www.fairiesonthewalk.com.au/

Marty & Lianne go play on the Gold Coast & ‘they’ ruined the Beer Garden!!!!

Easter weekend, although I had to work some of it we managed to get away for a couple of nights. It was a great opportunity to go to the markets on the Gold Coast & pick up some treasures……..

Marty had also booked us to go & see the Mother Africa, a dance and acrobatic musical spectacular featuring 40 artists from the many different countries in Africa - Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Egypt and South America. Combining acrobatics, juggling, contortionists (that put themselves in position that are ‘just wrong’!!!), along with traditional music and dances.
A feast for the eyes of colourful costumes and African Culture. Enough audience participation to keep us amused, & Lot’s & lot’s of laughter…..

After the show we headed into the heart of surfers to check out an old stomping ground only to find out our friends were right, they have ruined the Beer Garden?!!! The band was good but they really need to kill some of the lights to create some of the old atmosphere Still as always Marty & I had a FUN night out………

Night Kayaking on the Brizzy River

Trust us to pick the night that earth hour is on?!!!

Elliot, my friend Julie’s brother from New Zealand who had only flown in the day before joined us for the evening………. It’s a quick tutorial, grab a paddle & up the river we go……..

So Marty thinks it’s funny to wet me using his paddle, no retaliation from me, I know better………. A little later on he decides to kayak over by me getting a little too close, more fool him – I accidentally whack him in head with my paddle, - bahahahaha pay-back’s, bitch, thank you lady karma!!!!!

After kayaking up the river, under the Story Bridge & past all the lovely expensive boats, Riverlife put on a BBQ & beer for us. Then home for a quick change of clothes ready for a fun night in the city. Elliot sang & danced the night away with us till the band finished & the bar was closed……. It was an Epic night out

YAY Anja came to visit……

Just happened to be the same weekend Marty & I went Stradbroke Island.

Marty & EJ went to the airport to collect our dear friend Anja, Jo & EJ were just delighted to see her & we stayed up late talking.
The next morning Marty & I got up early to attend our friends wedding on Stradbroke Island, returning home early the next day so we too could spend some time with Anja.

We headed to the fashion designer market that is held once a month at Southbank. This turned out to be an all day event as there was sooooo much to look at & we are sure Anja spoke to every stall holder, needless to say a fabulous day with some groovy items purchased……..

Late afternoon & we are finally on the ferry heading to our favorite ice-cream shop at Brett’s Wharf, hmmmm yummmmm.

A Wedding at Stradbroke Island

A 25 minute ride on the ferry & we’re on Straddy Island. Another few minute’s in what reminds me of an old school bus & then we are checking into the backpackers……. Yussss they have had a cancellation & we are upgraded to a double room & as luck would have it, its right outside the bathroom! So we dump the backpack & head off for a walk along the beach. I have to say it reminded me of home, the colour of the sand, the wind whipping sand around your ankles; the only difference is the wind is warmer!!! We walked for a long time, our timing for the bus was lousy & we just kept on walking. We found shops that over all were major disappointments?!!! (Man there is some business opportunities here) On the way back out timing for the bus was just a lousy & we walked & just kept on walking. Then we spotted a couple that was also attending the wedding at a café. We stopped & had a drink with them & then the rain came down, with less than two hours to go till we are meant to be at a beach wedding!
We got drenched walking back. & the rain stopped after we got to the backpackers, so a quick shower & change & off we go walking again!

The rain stayed way for Greg & Megan’s ceremony on the beach, we drank wine toasted the bride & groom & listened to some of the funniest speeches ever……….

Congratulations Greg & Megan…….thanks for inviting us & giving us the Stradbroke Island experience!

Us Kiwis Celebrate Waitangi Day 06/02/10

Eumundi Market & Spacifix on stage


Cover up those Aussie label's, but cheers anyway........


We kicked off the morning early (EJ hate's early!!!) so we could visit the Eumundi Market’s before heading to the Sunny Coast, purchasing clothes Jewellery & ‘Candlewick Pants’ (Yes, as in the bedspread!!!)
Off then to celebrate Waitangi Day at Kawana’s Stockland Park; anyone would have thought they had stumbled across a little slice of New Zealand. Kiwi flags, tattoos, tribal dancing, and much to my delight The SPACIFIX were the main attraction.

Information for my non-Kiwi friends……The event celebrates the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi Maori people land rights and marked the coming together in friendship of Maori people and European settlers. It is such an important day in New Zealand’s history, however the Waitangi celebration is not only about the signing of the treaty but importantly the celebration of New Zealand and Pacific Island culture.